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Russian troops begin leaving Kherson city - Ukraine warns of trap
Kyiv officials fear the withdrawal of troops from the area might not be all it seems.
Microsoft extends aid for Ukraine’s wartime tech innovation
Microsoft has made a financial commitment of more than US$400 million.
Backup power used at Ukraine nuclear site to fend off crisis
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is relying on emergency diesel generators.
Bank of England makes biggest interest rate hike in 30 years
High inflation is eroding living standards and likely to trigger a “prolonged” recession.
How Russian soldiers ran a ‘cleansing’ operation in Bucha
Yablunska St, Bucha, was the nerve centre of Russian violence that would shock the world.
Russia rejoins Ukrainian grain exports deal
Russia rejoins wartime deal after Ukraine says it won't use Black Sea route to attack.
White House accuses N. Korea of sending secret arms to Russia
US Security Council says artillery shipments are being 'funnelled' to Russia.
Ardern hints at progress in Latin America trade deal
The PM has drawn on the wisdom of the Lord of the Rings star in a business speech.
UK minister under fire for calling migrants an ‘invasion’
“Let’s stop pretending that they are all refugees in distress,” Suella Braverman said.
Russia reinforces military, expands Kherson evacuations
Russia has drafted another 120,000 men but says conscripts won't be fighting in Ukraine.
Russia recruiting US-trained Afghan commandos, claim vets
Fighters abandoned by US withdrawal sign up for conflict in Ukraine.
Global food concerns rise as Moscow halts grain deal
US President Joe Biden warns of global hunger increase because of Russia’s move.
Russian attacks force fresh wave of Ukrainian refugees on Europe
Hungary is facing a fresh wave of asylum seekers as outages force people from their homes.
Two explosions rock Somalia’s capital, killing at least 30
Two car bombs exploded in Mogadishu, leaving 'scores of civilian casualties'.
Russia to suspend UN-brokered Ukraine grain export deal, citing Black Sea drone attack
Under deal, 9 million tons of grain exported from Ukraine, lowering global food prices.
Russia-Ukraine war: Blackouts worsen; fighting rages on many fronts
Kyiv’s mayor warns that the capital’s power grid is working in "emergency mode".
North Korea fires missiles amid US nuclear weapons warning
It was the first ballistic weapons launch in two weeks.
Putin claims West seeks global domination by using Ukraine
Russian president claims his enemies are playing a 'dangerous, bloody and dirty' game.
Focus: PM Ardern warns Antarctic Treaty under threat from global contention
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Mercedes-Benz and Ford ‘quit Russia for good’
Two global car giants cut ties with Russia as companies put the state at arm's length.
‘Kill everyone’: Russian violence in Ukraine was strategic
Interrogations and executions were organised brutality under strict control.
Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Dirty bombs’ radiate fear
Fears are increasing that Putin's army may use a 'dirty bomb' and blame it on Kyiv.
Ukraine forces take down two-thirds of drones
'Dirty bomb' claims heighten fears of a fresh escalation in nine-month war.
Ukrainian forces bombard river crossing; Kherson a fortress
Forces bombarded Russian positions in the illegally annexed southern Kherson region.
Afghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their baby
Bitter court case unfolding to determine the fate of a little Afghan girl.
Kennedy grandson ‘willing to die’ in Ukraine foreign legion
Conor Kennedy reveals he went to fight in Ukraine as part of its International Legion.
Russia-Ukraine war: Fears Kremlin may set up false flag operation to destroy Kherson dam
Environmentalists say destroying the dam would release an 'atomic bomb' of water.
Russia-Ukraine war: Utilities targeted in new phase of conflict
Moscow focuses on power stations to cripple the country.
Putin declares martial law in occupied regions of Ukraine
Russian evacuation raises fears Kherson will be 'wiped from the earth'.
Explainer: Killer drones vie for supremacy over Ukraine
Drones are cementing their reputation as a potent, cost-effective weapon.
Russian bomber crashes in Sea of Azov port city
Warplane crashes into residential area, with fuel exploding on impact.
Waves of suicide drones hit Kyiv, four killed
Ukraine’s capital awakes to explosions and air raid sirens for second Monday running.
Russia hits power site in Kyiv amid heavy fighting in annexed areas
Ukraine and Russia are fighting intensely to try to gain the advantage in annexed regions.